Bekemeier sworn in as Fire/EMS Chief

Assistant Fire/EMS Chief Andy Bekemeier was sworn in as the acting Eaton Fire/EMS Chief on Friday, Dec. 1.

Bekemeier, who has served as Assistant Fire/EMS Chief since October 2022, has over 16 years of experience in the fire service. He has been with the Eaton Fire /EMS Division since 2013 and was promoted first to lieutenant in January 2020 then to captain in August 2020 prior to becoming Assistant Chief.

Bekemeier replaces Chief Brian Smith, who served the Eaton Fire/EMS for over two decades, beginning as a volunteer. Smith has accepted an opportunity outside of emergency services but will remain in Eaton.

Congratulations, Chief Bekemeier!